Flatwater Rentals
A Fun Day on the Cheat River Water Trail Starts Here
The slower moving waters of the upper Cheat are the perfect setting for a relaxing day with your crew! Because this is an easy-going stretch of the river we rent recreational kayaks, tubes, Stand-Up Paddleboards (aka SUPs), and canoes to help you create your ideal river day. Choose your craft, choose your put in, grab some snacks and spend the day enjoying some of the most beautiful water the Cheat River has to offer.
Your rental includes a shuttle from our River Outpost to the put in and all necessary paddles and PFD's. You will paddle or float downstream back to the take out at our River Outpost. Bring your own snacks, cold beverages, sunscreen, fishing rods and sense of adventure!
The upper Cheat River is a calm, gentle stretch of water with a mix of slow pools and small riffles at most water levels. Because of this, no experience is necessary to paddle the sections we run shuttles for. However, the Cheat is a free-flowing river and water levels can fluctuate throughout the season. If you have any questions about how current water levels will affect your trip send us a message or give us a call.
A note about kids and flatwater trips: As lifelong paddlers ourselves, we love and support getting kids out on the water as soon as possible, however there are some additional considerations when taking very small children along on a river trip. If your child is smaller than 30 lbs we require that you bring your own USCG approved PFD for the child. Also, wrangling a wiggling toddler does not make acquiring a new skill easier. So, to make sure you can focus on having fun with your child, we recommend choosing an activity you're already comfortable with.
For more detailed information on what to bring check out our FAQ page. For more information on the Cheat River Water Trail check out cheatriverwatertrail.org
Canoe Rentals
Enjoy a fun day paddling the Cheat! Chose from three trip options to give you as much time on the water as you would like! Or, if one day just isn't enough, try an overnight rental and camp along the river. Rental includes paddles, PFDs and shuttle. Add on a middle seat rental for just $10 a canoe.
2 mile trip $59 (plus tax)
4 mile trip: $64 (plus tax)
8 mile trip: $69 (plus tax)
11 mile trip: $74 (plus tax)
Overnight Rental: Contact Us
Tube Rentals
Relax and float away the day! Rental includes PFD and shuttle. Trip is a two mile float that usually takes 1-2 hours. Add on a cooler tube for the ultimate lazy river experience! For children under 30lbs you will need to provide your own coast guard approved PFD.
Adult Tube: $24
Child's Tube (10 and under): $20
Cooler Carrier Tube: $16
SUP Rentals
SUP is one of the fastest growing river sports and it's easy to see why. From a relaxing day enjoying a bird's eye view into the water to the fun of "walking" on a rapid there's always something to try!
Give it a try with the out-and-back trip from our River Outpost. This trip is up to 2 miles on calm water.
Out-and-back: $25
Kayak Rentals
We have two different kayak options - a single for one person or a double for two people. Adults and teens often prefer the single kayak that lets them be the master of their own craft. Double kayaks are perfect for an adult paddling with a child or for two people who want to share the paddling load. Kayaks are perfect for paddling, fishing or just living that lazy river lifestyle.
Single Double
2 mile trip: $29 $59
4 mile trip: $34 $64
8 mile trip: $39 $69
11 mile trip: $44 $74
Shuttle Options
2 Mile
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Tubes
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Canoes
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Single and Double Kayaks
This is the perfect length for those who want to float instead of paddle or have some experience on SUP and want to try taking it down river for the first time.
We shuttle you two miles upstream and you take out at our River Outpost.
Shuttles leave daily at : 9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time and plan to be off the river by 5:00 PM.
4 Mile
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Canoes
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Single and Double Kayaks
Great for an afternoon on the water with kids! This is typically around a two hour trip depending on the flow of the water and how much time you want to spend stopping to fish or play. We shuttle you four miles upstream and you take out at our River Outpost.
Shuttles leave daily at : 9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time and plan to be off the river by 5:00 PM.
8 Mile
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Canoes
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Single and Double Kayaks
A great trip if you want to spend most of a day on the water! This is typically around a 3-4 hour trip depending on the flow of the water and how much time you want to spend stopping to fish or play. We shuttle you eight miles upstream and you take out at our River Outpost.
Shuttles leave daily at : 9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time and plan to be off the river by 5:00 PM.
11 Mile
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Canoes
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Single and Double Kayaks
A trip for the die-hard paddler. This is a long day on the water - typically around a 5-6 hour trip depending on the flow of the water and how much time you want to spend stopping to fish or play. We shuttle you eleven miles upstream and you take out at our River Outpost.
Shuttles leave daily at : 9:00 am
10:30 am
NOTE: We do not offer shuttles to the 11 mile put in after 12:00 to ensure that everyone is off the river by 5:00 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time